Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - CVPH
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The CVPH Gastroenterology team is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing specialty practice in Plattsburgh, New York.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of Gastroenterologists and Advanced Practice Providers dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Whether you bring prior GI experience or are looking to grow into a specialty role, you'll find strong physician support, opportunities for professional development, and a welcoming team environment.
Why Join CVPH Gastroenterology?
- Established and collaborative Gastroenterology practice
- Strong physician mentorship and APP support
- Balanced mix of outpatient clinic and inpatient consultative care
- Opportunity to develop specialty expertise in Gastroenterology
- Monday-Friday schedule with no overnight call
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance available
- CME funding and dedicated CME time
- Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
- The stability and resources of a respected regional health system
About the Role
This position offers a blend of outpatient clinic care and inpatient consultative medicine, allowing providers to enjoy both continuity of care and clinical variety.
Working closely with Gastroenterologists and fellow APPs, you will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage adult patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions while helping patients navigate their care journey from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up.
Schedule
- 40-hour work week
- 36 hours of patient-facing time
- 4 hours of administrative time
- Five 8-hour days per week
- Inpatient coverage one week every third week
- Remaining time spent in the outpatient clinic
The inpatient rotation is a well-supported and integral part of the team's care model, providing valuable clinical experience and variety.
What You'll Do
- Manage an outpatient panel of GI patients
- Perform inpatient rounding and consultations with physician support
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat gastrointestinal conditions
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing
- Coordinate treatment plans, follow-up care, and patient education
- Collaborate closely with physicians, APP colleagues, nursing staff, and support teams
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State (or eligible for licensure)
- Eligible for DEA registration in New York
- Ability to obtain CVPH Medical Center privileges
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications
- Gastroenterology experience
- Acute care or inpatient experience
- Interest in specialty medicine and professional growth
Why Plattsburgh?
Situated along the shores of Lake Champlain and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Adirondacks, Plattsburgh offers an outstanding quality of life with easy access to outdoor recreation, vibrant communities, and major regional destinations.
Enjoy:
- Hiking, skiing, boating, cycling, and outdoor recreation throughout all four seasons
- Easy access to Montreal, Burlington, Vermont, and Lake Placid
- Affordable housing and short commute times
- Excellent schools, colleges, and family-friendly neighborhoods
- A welcoming community with the charm of a smaller city and the amenities of a larger region
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a supportive specialty practice, meaningful patient relationships, professional growth opportunities, and an exceptional place to live and work, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover what makes CVPH Gastroenterology a great place to build your career.
Relocation assistance available
This position is represented by a bargaining unit/union.
University of Vermont Health – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is part of a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in northern New York and Vermont. We’re not just caregivers and staff – we’re your friends and neighbors, offering expertise and compassionate care when and where you need them. We’re dedicated to providing you with the best medical care possible in an environment that supports your health and healing. That’s what we call the heart and science of medicine.
CVPH is a 300-bed community hospital located in the northeastern region of New York State serving a catchment area of approximately 170,000. The facility includes a 14-bed state-of-the-art critical care unit and 9 state-of-the-arts OR’s. The typical daily census is approximately 250 (approximately 130 acute/private beds). We have an average of 25 admissions and 775 outpatients per day. We have over 230 physicians on the Medical Staff representing many sub-specialties. On average CVPH has 9,400 admissions, 825 births, 46,000 emergency room (Level 3 Trauma Center) visits and 19,000 surgical procedures. CVPH is JCAHO accredited and recognized by Healthgrades as a Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care.
Our state of the art critical care unit has 14-beds, the Progressive Care Unit has 12 beds and our three cath labs have digital equipment. We have 9 state-of-the-arts OR’s, a 27-room Emergency Department and newly constructed interventional radiology suites. Our Ambulatory Surgery Center has 4 OR’s and 4 endoscopy suites. The EMR network wide in both the clinic and inpatient settings is EPIC.
Now more than ever, CVPH is committed to creating a learning environment to provide a comprehensive and well-rounded medical training experience. Our affiliation with the University of Vermont Medical Center, a level I trauma center located 1 hour away, has helped us to establish a community-based Family Medicine Residency. In addition, we have Emergency Medicine residents and medical students from UVM doing clinical rotations at CVPH. We are much bigger than what you might expect in a rural area. For further information, please visit our website at www.UVMHealth.org/CVPH.
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